Sooners Set to Clash with Horned Frogs at Lloyd Noble Center
As the Oklahoma Sooners prepare to host the TCU Horned Frogs at the Lloyd Noble Center, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be a riveting encounter. The Sooners, coming off a mixed bag of performances, have shown both resilience and areas in need of improvement that could play a pivotal role in their upcoming game.
In their last outing on December 22 against Southern University Jaguars, OKLA fell short by nine points in a high-scoring affair. Despite trailing behind with 70 points to the Jaguars' 79, there were notable takeaways for the Sooners. Their ability to rack up assists was evident as they outdid their opponents by three assists, totaling 17. However, turnovers were a glaring issue; OKLA turned over the ball an alarming 27 times compared to Southern University's 16.
The rebounding department was another area where OKLA shone through; they dominated with 42 rebounds against Southern University's 31. This rebounding strength was consistent even when pitted against UNLV Lady Rebels on December 9th where they grabbed an impressive total of 33 rebounds despite losing by sixteen points.
OKLA's shooting percentages have been inconsistent and this could be crucial against TCU. Against UNLV Lady Rebels, they shot at a decent rate from two-point range (55 percent) but struggled from beyond the arc (29 percent). Free throw accuracy has also been less than ideal; shooting just above half of their attempts successfully could cost them dearly in close-game situations.
On defense, blocks and steals are areas where OKLA can potentially capitalize. They've shown glimpses of defensive prowess which will need to be at its peak when facing TCU's offense.
TCU Horned Frogs come into this matchup having displayed solid offensive skills themselves throughout their season but will face stern resistance from an OKLA team eager to assert dominance on home turf.
Looking ahead towards February 8th’s clash at Norman’s Lloyd Noble Center – it is imperative that Oklahoma focuses on reducing turnovers while maintaining their aggressive rebounding approach if they wish to emerge victorious over TCU Horned Frogs.
Fans eager not only for victory but also for witnessing strategic basketball can catch this game live or tune into broadcasts available locally. With tip-off scheduled for prime time viewing at midnight UTC (7 PM Central Time), all eyes will be on whether Oklahoma can leverage home advantage and refine their gameplay strategy effectively enough to secure a win.